Real estate prices vary near cemeteries

Real estate prices near cemeteries in 11 major French cities differ significantly, influenced by factors such as neighborhood attractiveness, public transport access, and local market conditions.

Paris shows the highest contrast

In Paris, apartments near the Passy cemetery are priced at 12,539 €/m², 30% higher than the city's average, while those near the Villette cemetery are estimated at 7,585 €/m², about 21.2% below the capital's average.

Marseille has a wide price range

In Marseille, apartments near the Créneaux cemetery are negotiated at 1,660 €/m², 54% less than the city's average, while those near the Camoins cemetery reach 4,433 €/m², 23% above the city average.

Lyon’s cemetery prices vary by 10%

In Lyon, apartment prices around cemeteries range from 3,039 €/m² near the Saint-Rambert cemetery to 5,224 €/m² near the Croix-Rousse cemetery, with the latter being 10.6% higher than the municipal average.

Bordeaux has minimal price differences

In Bordeaux, apartments near the Jewish Portuguese cemetery are estimated at 4,268 €/m², slightly below the city's average of 4,448 €/m², while those near the Protestant cemetery are about 2% higher.

Lille’s cemeteries show mixed trends

In Lille, apartments near the Est cemetery are priced at 3,879 €/m², compared to 3,409 €/m² across the city, while those near the Sud cemetery are negotiated at 2,886 €/m², about 15% less than the city's average.

Montpellier has mild variations

In Montpellier, real estate prices around cemeteries vary less than in other cities, with apartments near the Protestant cemetery priced at 3,463 €/m², about 1.5% higher than the municipal average.

Nantes shows significant disparities

In Nantes, houses near the Miséricorde cemetery reach 5,963 €/m², 31% higher than the city's average, while those near the Toutes-Aides cemetery are negotiated at 3,035 €/m², about 10% below the average.

Nice has contrasting cemetery prices

In Nice, the Château cemetery shows the highest prices for houses at 7,250 €/m², 14% above the city's average, while apartments near the Saint-Roch cemetery are estimated at 3,488 €/m², about 34% below the city's average.

Rennes has modest differences

In Rennes, apartments near the Nord cemetery are negotiated at 4,561 €/m², 14% higher than the city's average, while those near the Est cemetery are about 3% cheaper than the Rennes average.

Strasbourg’s cemeteries differ by 32%

In Strasbourg, apartments near the Jewish Koenigshoffen cemetery are priced at 2,527 €/m², 32% less than the city's average, while those near the Saint-Louis cemetery are negotiated at 3,930 €/m², 5.1% higher than the average.

Toulouse has the lowest prices

In Toulouse, the Lafourguette cemetery shows the lowest prices for apartments at 1,442 €/m², 59.6% cheaper than the city's average, while those near the Terre-Cabade cemetery reach 3,823 €/m², about 7% higher than the city's average.

Data sources and methodology

The data are from SeLoger and Meilleurs Agents as of October 1, 2026, with prices around cemeteries calculated as the average of addresses within a 100-meter radius. Only cemeteries with at least 15 recorded prices for apartments or houses were included in the analysis.